The Black-Winged Demon of Fairy Tail

"Why did you come here on your own?"

"I…"

"Why didn't you get off the train when you had the chance?"

"I…"

"Why do you always make me worry?"

"I…"

**Bang!**

Before Natsu could explain himself, Erza smacked him on the forehead.

"It hurts!!" Natsu cried, clutching his head.

"Forget it this time. At least you're safe," Erza relented.

"How can it be fine?! I was harassed by some weirdo on the train. He said he was with Eisenwald or something."

Eisenwald?!

On the way to chase Natsu, Erza had explained to Lucy and Happy the mission she and Yushi were on. When Lucy learned they were going after a Dark Guild, she was terrified. She regretted tagging along and cursed herself for not staying safely at the guild.

"You idiot! We're after Eisenwald!!" Erza shouted, smacking Natsu again.

"How was I supposed to know?!" Natsu yelled back.

Erza jumped onto the magic four-wheeler, inserted the SE spark plug, and started the engine. "Get in the car. That guy should still be on the train. If we hurry, we can catch him. What did he look like?"

"He didn't stand out much, but he had a skull-shaped flute with three eyes," Natsu replied.

Lucy froze at the description and muttered to herself, "That flute… It's Lullaby, the Song of Death! A cursed magic!"

"What?!" Erza exclaimed.

At Kuruki Station, Erigor, the God of Death, and his guild Eisenwald had hijacked the train.

"Passengers and crew, get off the train immediately. This train now belongs to Eisenwald," Erigor declared.

He turned to Kageyama. "I heard you were returning on this train. I couldn't wait any longer."

Kageyama handed over the cursed flute, Lullaby. "I've broken the seal. This is it."

Erigor examined it, a sinister smile spreading across his face. "Oh? So, this is the curse song. The final piece of the puzzle is complete."

He raised his voice, commanding his guild. "Let's begin! Battle plan, on!!"

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Erza drove the magic four-wheeler at full speed, with Lucy explaining the curse song.

"It's a collective curse spell designed to kill everyone who hears it," Lucy explained grimly.

The atmosphere turned serious. A spell like this in the hands of a Dark Guild was a disaster waiting to happen.

After a while, the group arrived at Kuruki Station, where the army had surrounded the area amidst the chaos.

"A man with a scythe broke in with a group of people!!"

"I know! Those are the guys from the nearby Dark Guild!"

Lucy was confused. "They hijacked a train? What for? You can't sell it for money. It only runs on tracks, and it'll be stopped at the next station."

She added optimistically, "Now that the army is involved, they'll arrest everyone in Eisenwald soon enough!"

Yushi, however, shook his head with a knowing smile.

"This world's army is a joke," Yushi explained. "They're ordinary people who can handle weak magicians but are powerless against stronger ones. Even the Magic Council's Rune Knights are the same. They act tough but are ineffective against anyone with real power. If not for their ultimate weapon, the Etherion, the Dark Guilds would've destroyed them long ago."

On the train, Kageyama nervously watched Erigor, who grinned menacingly.

"Fly? You mean that guy from earlier? What a pest," Erigor sneered, releasing two wind blades that sliced past Kageyama's ears.

"Ahhh!!" Kageyama screamed, clutching his head.

"Maybe he noticed something," Kageyama muttered.

Erigor smirked. "Even if he did, the plan won't stop. But I don't want any interference. Do you understand, flies?"

As Erza's group raced through the city, Natsu groaned, "Oh, just push me off already…" He regretted following them.

Suddenly, thick smoke billowed from the direction of the station.

"There!" Erza shouted.

**[Attention: All passengers, please evacuate immediately. This area is dangerous due to a train derailment. The station will remain closed until safety is ensured.]**

The group pushed through the crowd and made their way into the station, only to find soldiers lying unconscious on the ground.

"Ehhhh?!" Lucy exclaimed, horrified.

"They're completely wiped out!"

Yushi remained calm. "It's an entire guild of magicians. A platoon of ordinary soldiers didn't stand a chance."

Happy flew ahead to scout and called out, "Hurry! The platform is over here!"

At the platform, the group found the Eisenwald guild gathered.

Lucy was overwhelmed by the sight. "There…there are so many of them…"

Atop a train car, Erigor sat casually, smirking. "So, Fairy Tail is here. I've been expecting you."

Erza stepped forward, glaring at him. "You must be Erigor. What's your goal? Answer me, or I won't let you leave here alive!"

Erigor chuckled. "My goal? I'm just playing around. No job, no responsibilities—plenty of free time."

His guild laughed along with him.

Suddenly, Erigor stepped onto a loudspeaker and rose into the air.

"Don't you understand? This station is the perfect place to use this."

Erza's expression darkened. "You're planning to play the curse song?!"

"What?!" Lucy and Happy gasped in unison.

Erigor laughed maniacally. "Yes! With hundreds or thousands of people nearby, this melody of death will spread far and wide. If we amplify the sound, the entire town will hear it!"

"Are you planning a massacre?!" Lucy shouted, horrified.

Erigor spread his arms wide. "It's not a massacre. It's justice. For those who live without realizing their rights have been stolen, this is their punishment!"

He continued, "Living in this unfair world without understanding the pain of others—that's a sin. And I, the God of Death, will pass judgment."

Lucy, trembling with anger, snapped, "Even if you do this, your rights won't be restored! And you must've done something wrong in the first place!"

Erigor sneered. "It doesn't matter. Rights? Power is all that matters. With power, I can erase the past and control the future."

"You're an idiot!" Lucy shot back.

Yushi turned to Erza. "Erza, you've asked enough questions. If you're ready, I'll take action."

Erza nodded firmly. "Do it!"

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